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Former County Commissioner Ed Burdette (seated) was the recipient of a special award presented by the Rotary Club of Washington last Thursday, June 7, in a brief ceremony during the club's regular meeting. More ...
John Hansford has been elected president of the Student Government Associaion of the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Hansford, a second-year dental student at MCG, is a former recipient of the Graydon L. More ... Jennifer Osborn is Dean's Scholar at Piedmont College Jennifer Osborne of Washington has been named a Dean's Scholar at Piedmont College for the recently completed spring semester. Students named Dean's Scholars have earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Piedmont College is an independent liberal arts college of about 2,000 students with campus... More ... Four Wilkes students receive Rosa G. Warthen scholarships PAGE 2 THE LINCOLN Four college students have received Rosa Grant Warthen scholarship certificatesvalued at $100 each. These students are Shaneka Norman, Shareka Norman, Melissa Hawes Bowman, and Stacia Stephens. The certificateswere presented Sunday, May 27, at the Reese J. Booker and Rosa Gran... More ... Carissa Wade earns Bachelor of Science from Ga. College Carissa Wade of Washington-Wilkes received a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications during commencement exercises at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville in May. She was also inducted into the Lambda Pi Eta honor society at the university. Carissa is serving an internship wit... More ...
Danny Craig (left), District Attorney for the Augusta Judicial Circuit, presented an interesting program on ethics to the Washington Rotary Club at its regular Thursday lunch meeting on June 7. "Ethical behavior is how you act when no one else is looking," he said. Past President Donnie Smith (rig... More ...
Cassidy Elizabeth Barnett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Barnett, celebrated her first birthday on several occasions. She celebrated on her birthday, June 1, with a butterfly-theme party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Roberson. Celebrating the occasion with Cassidy were her mother; also Mrs. ... More ...
Kimberly Moore of Washington completed a two-year program at the Medical College of Georgia and received a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration during MCG's annual graduation ceremony Friday, May 11, at the James Brown Arena in Augusta. More ... Andie Moody honored at bridal shower and brunch on May 4 Bride-elect Andie Moody was honored at a festive shower and brunch at the home of Erin Frost Saturday morning, May 4. Sherry Manross was co-hostess with Mrs. Frost. As the invitation stated "A is for all about Andie, B is for bride-to-be, and C is for come and celebrate!," guests arrived knowing ... More ...
Ella Jane Gaither, daughter of Matthew and Sara Jane Gaither of Canton, celebrated her first birthday Monday, May 28. She was honored with a luncheon party at her home. The theme was of fuchsia and green polka dots provided by Lauren Lindsey Fowler of Statesboro. More ... Combs family members gather for reunion at A.H. Stephens State Park More than thirty members of the Combs family met for a reunion Sunday, May 6, at A.H. Stephens State Park. The reunion was organized after the urging of Jack Combs of Brookhaven, Miss., who had long wanted to meet his Georgia relatives. More ...
Bryanna Dell Pilgrim graduated from Thomson High School in commencement exercises at The Brickyard in Thomson Saturday, May 26. Bryanna is the daughter of Larron and Susan Pilgrim of Thomson. She is the grandd aughter of Howard and Dell James of Washington and the late Dilbert and Ellen Pilgrim. More ... Wiley, Bohler honored at luau June 2 Engaged couple Elizabeth Wiley and Adam Bohler were honored at a "Garden and Grillin' Luau" on Saturday evening, June 2, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David McAvoy. Co-hosts with the McAvoys were Mr. and Mrs. John Yochim and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Echols. More ...
Becky Ann Danner and Kyle Jackson Reese of Lincolnton exchanged wedding vows Saturday, May 5, at six-thirty o'clock in the evening at the Lincolnton Baptist Church in Lincolnton. Rev. Dan Rosser of Lincolnton officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles David Danner of Lincolnton... More ...
Lykah Adrienne Mora, sevenyear old daughter of Bella and Teonest Mora of Washington, recently displayed her artwork at the Mary Willis Library. She is a three-year student of Dolores McAvoy and included her work in the annual art exhibit at Mary Willis Library. More ... Reception honors Friedlander and Baldwin June 10 The home of Emilie and Mark Waters on East Robert Toombs Avenue was the scene of a reception honoring Chelsea Friedlander, Joseph Baldwin, and Laura Baldwin Sunday evening, June 10, following their concert at the First Baptist Church in Washington. More ...
Arcadian Kerns Eaton, son of Linda and Ulysses Eaton of Guyton, celebrated his first birthday at his home on June 2. Although the rains came, it didn't stop the fun with balloons tied to every column of his Victorian home with a tent in the side yard decorated with balloons and crepe paper. More ...
Jessica Bridges, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bridges, celebrated her fifth birthday on June 7 and was honored at her home with a "Pink Poodle" party on Sunday, June 10. Jessica's Pink Poodle cake was enjoyed with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, cheese straws, chips, pimento cheese, crackers a... More ... New Beginnings Hayden Lee Goldman Lacey and Jeremy Goldman of Washington announce the birth of their son, Hayden Lee, on Tuesday, May 29, at University Hospital in Augusta. Hayden weighed 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Wylene Harrison and Barry Holloway of Washington. More ...
Mr. and Mrs. David Fonda of Warner Robins announce the engagement of their daughter, Katrina Rae, to Johnathan Keith Tiller, also of Warner Robins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Tiller Jr. of Washington. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Breau and the late Mr. and Mrs... More ... Vanessa Wilson and Clay Patrick entertained at shower on May 19 Vanessa Wilson and Clay Patrick, whose wedding will be an event of June 30, were feted at a handyman/ kitchen shower and supper on Saturday evening, May 19, at the Smith Club House in Kite. More ...
Trace Callaway, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Callaway, celebrated his first birthday with a John Deere tractor party and cookout at his home Monday, May 28. Trace and his guests enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, pasta salad and baked beans. His John Deere tractor was enjoyed with homemade peach an... More ...
The ladies of Beulah Baptist Church hosted a 50th wedding anniversary celebration and reception honoring Billie and Johnny Carroll on Sunday, June 3. Festivities were held at the beautiful lake home of Linda and Johnny Burns of Tignall. More ... Washington Personal Mention Bill and Teresa Bishop were in Atlanta Sunday where they attended the Strength family reunion. . Mikie and Jonny Hardy of Dawsonville are visiting this week with their grandparents, Mike and Donna Hardy. . Anna and Caroline Gentry of Athens visited last week with their grandparents, Edward and... More ... Janet Pharr guest of honor at baby shower on June 3 Janet Pharr was guest of honor at a baby shower on Sunday afternoon, June 3, given by Tracie Burriss, Rosemary Caddell, Marie Echols, Darla Ward, Lisa Islam and Lynn Connell at the Connell home on Pennington Court in Washington. More ...
Toni Maria Roberson and Robert Thomas Callaway of Washington were united in marriage in a beautiful double-ring ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Washington Saturday, May 12, at six o'clock in the evening. Rev. Albert Huyck of Tignall officiated. More ... FBC Adult Bible Searchers Class enjoys cookout and fellowship The Adult Bible Searchers Class of the First Baptist Church enjoyed a cookout and fellowship at The Ark Friday evening, June 1. Members and guests gathered at The Ark where tables were festively decorated in a patriotic theme. More ... Engaged couple honored at handyman shower on June 2 Engaged couple Vanessa Wilson and Clay Patrick of Guyton were entertained at a handyman shower and cookout on Saturday evening, June 2, at the Ogburn Clubhouse in Swainsboro. Hosts for the occasion were Eloise and Bonnie Ogburn, Mark Fountain and Patti Ogburn, all of Swainsboro. More ...
Ashley Brooke Land of Evans received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, summa cum laude, from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) on Friday, May 11, at the James Brown Arena in Augusta. While attending MCG, Ashley maintained a 3.9 grade point average and was on the dean's list every se... More ... Vanessa Wilson honored at linen shower on June 3 Vanessa Wilson, bride-elect of Clay Patrick of Guyton, was honored at a linen shower on Sunday afternoon, June 3, given by Jo Randall at her home on East Robert Toombs Avenue. The bride-elect was lovely in a black skirt and black and white wrap top. More ...
Molly Newsome of Washington- Wilkes has been selected to receive the 2007 University of Georgia Charter Scholarship. Named in honor of the University's distinction as the nation's first state-chartered university, the highly competitive Charter Scholarship has a total value of $4,000, paid over e... More ...
Elizabeth Duggan, a member of the Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Class of 2007, has received a grant-in-aid scholarship from the Alpha Theta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an honorary teachers organization. More ... Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends Rev. Dale Fincher conducted a worship service on June 4, and we had communion. Ouida and Wilbur Maney and Rev. Fincher also sang hymns with the residents. .Rose Newby and Doris Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt. .Rose Lunceford Bennett and Buddy Lunceford visited their mother, Mrs. Alliene Lunceford ... More ... Wilkes Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends Geraldine Ware visited Mrs. Mildred Hallford, Henry Butler, and Welborn Avery. .Visiting Carl Stewart were Patricia Stewart, Brenda Irvin, and Geraldine Ware. .Mrs. More ... Bell family enjoys reunion on Sunday at Clifford's Grove The annual Bell family reunion was held at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. A lot of good food and fellowship was enjoyed by all. Those attending were Rev. James Bell of Gallatin, Tenn.; Ralph Bell, Meigs; Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bell and Lee of Eastover, S.C.; Mr. and... More ... Abby Aaron is on spring Dean's List at Augusta State Abby Aaron of Tignall has been named to the dean's list at Augusta State University in Augusta for the spring 2007 term. Abby received an "A" in every subject during the term. She has been accepted into the nursing program at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and will begin her studies du... More ...
The classes of 1945, 1946, and 1947, of Tignall High School held a reunion Saturday, June 9, in the old Tignall School lunchroom. Members began arriving before noon and after a short program were treated to a Wilkes County barbecue at 1 p.m. More ...
The descendants of John Joe and Sallie Lane (Fortson) Wilkinson held a family reunion Sunday, June 10, at Fishing Creek Baptist Church. Sallie Lane's father was John Henry Fortson, pastor of Fishing Creek Baptist Church for many years. More ... Weekend reunion for LeRoy family held at Fortson's The LeRoy family reunion was held at the home of Margaret Fortson. This was a weekend reunion for this family. On Saturday night, Glenn Hendrix of Hartwell cooked hamburgers and hotdogs for the following family members along with Margaret Fortson; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Langford and Mr. and Mrs. Ji... More ... |
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